Postdoc: Sustainable & Circular Polymer Materials
Washington State University
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Washington State University’s Composite Materials & Engineering Center seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance sustainable and circular polymer materials. The role combines hands-on lab work, collaboration with CMEC faculty and industry partners, and mentoring of students.
You will work on synthesis of biobased and recycled polymers from feedstocks like vegetable oils, lignin, and soy proteins, pursue chemical recycling strategies, and contribute to proposals and funding.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, polymer science, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience in organic synthesis, polymer synthesis, or related chemical/materials synthesis.
- Proven ability to communicate research findings in writing and oral presentations.
Responsibilities
- Synthesize and develop biobased polymer materials from bio-feedstocks.
- Advance chemical recycling and upcycling of plastics and composites.
- Design and characterize sustainable polymers for structural and non-structural uses.
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Job description
Washington State University’s Composite Materials & Engineering Center seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance sustainable and circular polymer materials. The role combines hands-on lab work, collaboration with CMEC faculty and industry partners, and mentoring of students.
You will work on synthesis of biobased and recycled polymers from feedstocks like vegetable oils, lignin, and soy proteins, pursue chemical recycling strategies, and contribute to proposals and funding.
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